Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M) EV-to-EBIT: 6.06 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 77% Below Median

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LSE:G4M Gear4music (Holdings) PLC LSE:G4M
69 GF Score
Price £2.85
GF Value £2.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gear4music (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT?

Gear4music (Holdings) LSE:G4M +1.79% 69 EV-to-EBIT is 6.06 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 26.21. GuruFocus rates LSE:G4M with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Retail - Cyclical companies, Gear4music (Holdings) ranks better than 81.78% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Gear4music (Holdings)'s Enterprise Value is £71.3 Mil. Gear4music (Holdings)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £11.8 Mil. Therefore, Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:G4M' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.07   Med: 26.21   Max: 649.51
Current: 6.2

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Gear4music (Holdings) was 649.51. The lowest was 5.07. And the median was 26.21.

LSE:G4M's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
81.78% of 878 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.075 vs LSE:G4M: 6.20

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Gear4music (Holdings)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £58.8 Mil. Gear4music (Holdings)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £11.8 Mil. Gear4music (Holdings)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.00%.


Gear4music (Holdings)  (LSE:G4M) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Gear4music (Holdings)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=11.764/58.82102
=20.00 %

Gear4music (Holdings)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £58.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gear4music (Holdings)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £11.8 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Gear4music (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Gear4music (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Gear4music (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT Chart

Gear4music (Holdings) Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Gear4music (Holdings) Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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LSE:G4M vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Gear4music (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT falls into.


LSE:G4M
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Gear4music (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=71.308/11.764
=6.06

Gear4music (Holdings)'s current Enterprise Value is £71.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gear4music (Holdings)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £11.8 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 6.06 mean?
Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.06 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gear4music (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 26.21. Over the past decade, Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.07 to 649.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Gear4music (Holdings) ranks #160 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gear4music (Holdings)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 6.06 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 26.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.07 to a high of 649.51. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.08. Gear4music (Holdings)'s value of 6.06 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gear4music (Holdings) ranks #160 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gear4music (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gear4music (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Gear4music (Holdings) ranks #160 out of 878 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Gear4music (Holdings) in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.08. Gear4music (Holdings)'s value of 6.06 is 53.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Gear4music (Holdings)'s own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.07 to 649.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.21 vs. the industry median of 13.08, Gear4music (Holdings) has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.08, based on 878 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gear4music (Holdings)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 6.06 is 53.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gear4music (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gear4music (Holdings)'s current EV-to-EBIT is 6.06, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 26.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gear4music (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.21, compared to a current price of £2.85 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.06, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 26.21 and 53.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.08. Gear4music (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.06 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gear4music (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.85 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.21. GuruFocus considers Gear4music (Holdings) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:G4M:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.06 (77% below median its 10-year median of 26.21)
  • GF Value™: £2.21 vs. price of £2.85 (29% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#160 of 878)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:G4M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gear4music (Holdings) Business Description

Other Exchanges G4A:Germany
Address Holgate Park Drive, York, GBR, YO26 4GN
Gear4music (Holdings) PLC, a holding company operates as an online retailer of musical instruments and equipment. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in Europe and the Rest of the World. It generates revenue by-products such as Own-brand products, Other-brand products, Warranty income and Other. The company has developed its e-commerce platform, with multilingual, multicurrency and responsive design Websites.
69GF Score

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